Around a thousand people lined the sidewalks and the hill leading to Ross’s Landing on Saturday afternoon to join a nationwide series of “Hands Off” protests against the Trump administration and tech billionaire-turned-Trump-confidante Elon Musk.
“This is a nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in modern history,” said a statement on the Hands Off website. “Trump, Musk and their billionaire cronies are orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy and our basic rights — enabled by Congress every step of the way.”
The sun beat down on attendees as they chanted, “Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go,” and waved signs, Canadian flags, Ukrainian flags and LGBTQ pride flags.
A pickup truck adorned with Trump flags looped through the protest twice, drawing cries of “USA.” from the crowd.
A handful of counter-protesters sat on the outskirts of the event, watching the demonstration and occasionally bantering with passing demonstrators.